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morgan_moore

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OK so I have been asked to shoot a music vid - basically im doing it for laughs and experience

I reckon there is a 99% chance the track will never make a penny

But Id hate it to go racing up the chart and be left penniless so suggested a % of royalties from the vid

The artist is suggesting I get a % of the VPL

I thought VPL was an error in dresscode can users here enlighten me please

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not sure either. obviously the group and recording label holds full rights to the music.
if there is no budget to make the video for it, offer to co-produce. that way, you can secure a dominant artistic direction and keep all rights to the visuals you create.
if the video ends up being aired on national television, that might be a good deal for everyone involved. if it gets nowhere other than the web, it may be harder to monetize your work unless having upfront payment for all expenses and a realistic offer based on potential itunes sales or whatever system *you could monitor* eventually.
 
Firstly Im not expecting to make any money, but should the artist be the new big thing then I dont want to get left out of the wedge

considering the UK copyright the images are my copyright until I sign something to say otherwise AFAIK

I guess I need a contract that licenses them to use the images in exchange for a payment of X percent of VPL income

It seems that in the UK there is an organisation similar to the PRS that sorts this, I would prefer that they pay me direct rather than relying on the 'production company'

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Are the band signed? If not, then a label signing them is not gonna be happy about having to pay you a percentage for something that you made ages ago. They'll either say no, or just fork out for a new video. Sad facts, but that's how the record industry works.
Also, most contracts drawn up by labels, you sign over everything to them. You don't own the footage as you've been paid for it already, but you do get credited. Again, sad facts.
I would forget about VPL, make the video, get some experience and have a laugh with this band. If they do get signed, they will get some input into who makes their next video, you'll be at the top of the list. That's when you get budgets and paid (reasonably) for your skill and time. Music promos do NOT make you bucket loads of money, sad fact again. But being friends with the band and doing a favour for them this one time will likely work out better for you in the end.
 
well they havent presented me with a contract so the footy is mine until I sign something

I understand that im unlikely to make money - im more after insuring myself against accidentally recording something that make others money - im fine if none of us make money

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